The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized its national coverage determination (NCD) for noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who …
On Thursday, December 2, 2021, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the fee schedule adjustments for the DMEPOS 2022 calendar year. The exact changes will depend on …
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) billing is a complex industry, which leads to many people asking the question, what is DME billing? DME billing is the process of submitting then receiving …
Since the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) began, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) temporarily suspended clinical indication of the Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and certain in-person encounters. …
You’ve probably heard of the Office of Inspector General (OIG). You might have even read some of their reports, but do you know the OIG’s purpose and how it relates …
During a recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) report, it was discovered that Medicare improperly paid suppliers for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) items. The OIG has …
While there are multiple parts to Medicare insurance coverage, this article will focus on Medicare Part B coverage. Part B determines if your insurance covers durable medical equipment (DME). Regarding …
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, stakeholders asked CMS to delay or cancel Round 2021 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CBP). CMS had 130 …
